The LIFE*SPIN Free Store is accepting applications for shopping at our store in 2024
Please Note that The Free Store will be back open on Tuesday, January 9th 10-2:00
You only need to submit one application for shopping from January to December 2024
LIFE*SPIN serves low-income families from across the entire city, many of whom have young children and many who have long bus rides to get here. It is important to us that they can find appropriate clothing for applying for work, going to school, and participating in our community.
Some of our families are new to Canada and we will make every effort to assist them to access housewares and linens to set up a home. Occasionally, furniture becomes available, however you will need to have transportation to pick it up from the donor's house. Please take these large item requests to the LIFE*SPIN office, once you have transportation organized.
· Shoppers are registered on-line using the Intake Form below. You will need to register once each calendar year.
· For the safety of our volunteer staff and our customers, no one is permitted to shop without verification of their identification (ID). You can attach your ID to this registration form, or show it at the door the first time you come and we will match it to your on-line registration form.
· If you do not have ID, please visit the London InterCommunity Health Centre – they have an ID clinic to assist you to obtain your identification.
· Some support services, such as Ark Aid, Indwell, etc will submit group orders for you to pick up where you receive other services. Ask your support workers there, if this would assist you.
· Each household can shop at the Free Store once a week.
· The Free Store will be open on Tuesdays, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. and on Wednesdays, from 3:00 to 7:00 p.m.
· Shoppers will line-up at the side, on Ontario Street, 3 meters from the door, and you are asked to stay back two meters from the person in line in front of you.
· Before shoppers enter the store, we will provide you a clean mask and hand-sanitizer. Two shoppers will be permitted at a time, for up to 15 minutes. We request only one shopper from each household enter at a time.
· Housewares may be available (such as linens and small kitchen appliances).
· Limited quantities of new items may be available. Each shopper is welcome to one new outfit each week, so all our valued customers have a chance to receive one. "Sharing ~ with enough for all".
· For safety, our staff will take a Rapid Covid Test each morning, before opening. In the event that someone tests positive, the store will not be able to open that day.
· The Code of Conduct is posted at the door. For the safety of our volunteer staff and other shoppers, this will be strictly honoured by all who enter. Disrespectable conduct will result in immediate suspension of this opportunity for a minimum of one month.
We are now ready to accept "shelf-ready" donations. They must be clean and in excellent condition.
Thank you for your patience and kindness during this transition
Sharing ~ with enough for all
The Free Store, 872 Dundas St., London, ON N5W 2Z7
Please complete the information below and submit.